Healthy forests help combat climate change, provide humans with drinking water and even improve mental and physical health.

For decades, as the American economy tilted toward white-collar work, big urban counties thrived. Cities like New York, Boston, Chicago, and San Francisco boomed on the back of fast-growing service ...

Since January, at least 20 of the nation’s 25 most populous cities have reported budget gaps for fiscal year 2026. Since January, at least 20 of the nation’s 25 most populous cities have reported ...

Americans in big cities do not see climate change as a top issue anymore, according to the Associated Press and a new American Communities Project (ACP)/Ipsos poll. The poll says that although ...

Des Moines, Iowa — Pessimism about the country's future has risen in cities since last year, but rural America is more optimistic about what's ahead for the U.S., according to a new survey from the ...

A household salary of $80,000 might be enough to live comfortably in only nine of the nation’s 50 largest cities. Even a $90,000 salary delivers a comfortable lifestyle in only 17 of the biggest U.S.

The allure of the big city, with its promise of endless opportunities and vibrant social scenes, is starting to fade for many women. A growing trend shows women are packing their bags and trading ...